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Buck Stash

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

BlockStash Invests is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, United States, specializing in the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem. The firm primarily targets Pre-Seed and Seed-stage companies, focusing on disruptive innovations within blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and the metaverse. Their investment thesis centers on identifying foundational technologies and promising applications that are poised to shape the next generation of the internet. BlockStash Invests aims to be more than just a capital provider, actively seeking to support its portfolio companies through strategic guidance and network access.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to early-stage ventures, often being among the first institutional investors in promising Web3 startups. While specific check sizes can vary based on the opportunity and round dynamics, BlockStash Invests typically deploys first checks ranging from approximately $50,000 to $200,000. This range positions them as a key partner for nascent projects seeking initial capital to develop their minimum viable products, build out their teams, and achieve critical early milestones. Their focus on the highly specialized Web3 sector allows them to offer deep industry insights and connections to their portfolio.

With assets under management totaling $1.2 million across two distinct funds, BlockStash Invests has demonstrated a focused approach to deploying capital within its niche. As of recent data, the firm has made 10 investments, indicating a selective yet active participation in the early Web3 landscape. This track record underscores their commitment to fostering innovation in a rapidly evolving technological frontier, providing essential early funding to companies that are often too nascent for larger, later-stage investors.

Investor Profile

Buck Stash has backed more than 24 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Initial Coin Offering rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Bahamas, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $200K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (21%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (21%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Secondary Market (8%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Series C (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (71%)
  • Bahamas (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)
  • Singapore (4%)
  • Australia (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Belgium (4%)
  • Cayman Islands (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Web3
  • Ethereum
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Buck Stash frequently co-invest with?

Cashican People LLC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 12
Pantera Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
C
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 16
Coinbase Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 5
Crowd Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
Blockchange Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Polychain
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
TK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 15
P
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Buck Stash often collaborate with?

IE
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
CC
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 2
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
GB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
TF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
PT
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Buck Stash?

Venly

Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium

Venly is a blockchain-agnostic technology firm that provides wallet, NFT and marketplace solutions.

BlockchainCollectiblesCryptocurrencyE-CommerceFinTechGamingInformation Technology
Series AApr 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $22,057,665
Fractal

San Francisco, California, United States

Fractal is an in-game asset and virtual world marketplace where users may find, purchase, and sell gaming NFTs.

CryptocurrencyMarketplaceVirtual Reality
SeedApr 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
MoonPay

Dover, Delaware, United States

MoonPay is a financial technology company that builds payments infrastructure for crypto.

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Financial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series ANov 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $555,000,000
OpenSea

New York, New York, United States

OpenSea is an NFT marketplace that enables users to discover, collect, and sell blockchain-based digital assets.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
Secondary MarketOct 2, 2021
Parallel Finance

San Francisco, California, United States

Parallel Finance is DeFi focused L2 on Ethereum

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Financial ServicesFinTechLending
Series AAug 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Livepeer

New York, New York, United States

Livepeer develops and operates a platform for decentralized live video broadcast on the Internet.

CommunitiesInformation TechnologySoftwareVideoVideo Streaming
Series BJul 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
FTX

Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange company that develops a mobile trading platform.

CryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
Series BJul 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,000,000,000
Solana

San Francisco, California, United States

Solana is a crypto startup that builds and develops crypto apps for decentralized apps and marketplaces.

AppsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceFinTechInternetMarketplaceVirtual Currency
Initial Coin OfferingJun 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $314,000,000
Chainalysis

New York, New York, United States

Chainalysis provides blockchain data and analysis to governments, banks, and businesses worldwide.

AnalyticsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechSoftwareWeb3
Series DMar 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Fireblocks

New York, New York, United States

Fireblocks is a blockchain security service provider for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyCyber Security
Series CMar 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $133,000,000